Tapas are around $10 except for the cured meat. They have Ibérico (Black Footed Spanish Pig - 24 Month-Cured Ham) for $28 and the Ibérico de Bellota (Acorn Fed Only) for $42. I was tempted to order but maybe some other time. Apart from tapas, they also offer entrees such as paella, fish, lamb chops and arroz negro.
I thought the cured meat was nothing special. Some of the meats seemed a bit sweated. I did enjoy the pickled garlic which had a strong vinegary taste.
This reminded me of Italian antipasto. I'm not a bell pepper fan but it seemed to be stewed and rendered to a point that it lost most of its bitterness. It's good to see a vegetarian dish that is both substantial and flavorful.
This was my favorite dish. The sauce really made this dish. It was rich, buttery and great to dip bread into. I also liked the slices of garlic and the heat from the chili flakes.
I liked the food at Tinto Tapas but I still prefer my favorite Westside tapas joint, Bar Pintxo. Tinto's dishes are more authentic yet simple while Pintxo's are more unique and exciting. Take for example, Pintxo's grilled octopus and potato salad, or pork belly with grilled peaches. With that said, Tinto Tapas is a great place to get the whole Spanish experience from the Spanish bartender, to the live Spanish music and the classic tapas. It would also be a great place for happy hour where tapas are priced at $5.
Hits: shrimp, ambiance
Misses: cured meat
Rating: **1/2
Tinto Tapas
7511 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood CA 90046
(323) 512-3095
http://www.tintotapas.com/
3 comments:
Meat seemed sweated? That's weird! I do love tapas, you make me want croquettas - must find hot spots in P town.
nudey bars?
i can't eat too late either, but sometimes you must.
anna - u know.. when the meat is damp. yuck. There's also another tapas joint (in Samo) called Manchego.. if you are ever in town. Sangria??
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